Tomokyu Castle (Mikawa)
Tomokyūjō is a hillside fortification ruin in Hadanashi Township, Okazaki Municipality. One castle-blogger said there were earthworks remaining at this site, so I wanted to check it out. I ascended the 20m tall mountain prong behind Tomokyū-jinja. The site is now a cedar plantation. The land is flat
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History
Tomokyūjō was the fortified residence of Miyashige Kin'wemon, a samurai who served at Okazakijō during the Sengoku period. The Miyashige Clan were vassals of the Matsudaira Clan, but it is unknown what became of them.
Field Notes
Tomokyūjō is a hillside fortification ruin in Hadanashi Township, Okazaki Municipality. One castle-blogger said there were earthworks remaining at this site, so I wanted to check it out. I ascended the 20m tall mountain prong behind Tomokyū-jinja. The site is now a cedar plantation. The land is flattened and terraced in parts, indicating the remains, perhaps, of a bailey. There is some masonry, but it is probably not medieval in origin - maybe proto-modern. I found no clear indication of defensive berms or trenches, which was a little disappointing.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Tomokyu Castle (Mikawa) |
| Japanese Name | 三河友久城 |
| Founder | Miyashige Kin'wemon |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | stone walls |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | I cycled from Okazaki. 'Hello Cycle' rental bicycles are available in Okazaki. |
| Hours | 24/7 free; mountain |
| Time Required | 15 minutes |
| Location | Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 34.95786, 137.24897 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2024 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Jōkaku Shashin Kiroku | |
| Aichi Shiro | |
